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STATE OF IOWA
Senate Journal
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018
Printed daily by the State of Iowa during the sessions of the General Assembly. An
official corrected copy is available for reference in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office.
(The official bound copy will be available after a reasonable time upon adjournment.)
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1st Day MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 1
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
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FIRST CALENDAR DAY
FIRST SESSION DAY
Senate Chamber
Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 8, 2018
The Senate met in regular session at 10:00 a.m., President
Whitver presiding.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Scott Rains from Lutheran Church of
Hope in Ankeny, Iowa. He was the guest of Senator Whitver.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kemble Rains, son of Pastor
Scott Rains, of Ankeny, Iowa.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Senator Dix moved that a committee of five be appointed as a
committee on credentials.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Smith, Chair; Dawson, Edler, Ragan, and
Jochum.
The Senate stood at ease at 10:04 a.m. until the fall of the gavel.
The Senate resumed session at 10:06 a.m., President Whitver
presiding.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
MR. PRESIDENT: We, your committee on credentials, respectfully report that we
find the persons named in the attached copies of certification of the Secretary of State
duly elected to and entitled to seats in the Senate for the Eighty-seventh General
Assembly.
ROBY SMITH, Chair
DAN DAWSON
JEFF EDLER
PAM JOCHUM
AMANDA RAGAN
STATE OF IOWA
Office of the
Secretary Of State
CERTIFICATION
To the Honorable Secretary of the Senate:
I, PAUL D. PATE, Secretary of State of the State of Iowa, custodian of the files and
records pertaining to elections in the state, do hereby certify that the State Canvassing
Board has declared that at the General Election held on December 12, 2017, the
following named person was duly elected to the office of State Senate for residue of the
term ending January 2, 2019:
Third Jim Carlin IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the official seal of the Secretary of
(SEAL) State at the Statehouse, in Des Moines, this eighteenth
day of December, 2017.
PAUL D. PATE
Secretary of State
State of Iowa
Abstract of Votes
We, the undersigned members of the State Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the
following to be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast at the Special Election held on
Tuesday, December 12, 2017, for the office of State Senator District 3 as shown by the
county abstract returns.
State Senator District 3
Jim Carlin, Received three thousand seven hundred and seven (3,707) votes
Republican Party
Todd Wendt, Received three thousand eighty-three (3,083) votes
Democratic Party
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Scattering Received eleven (11) votes
Total Six thousand eight hundred and one (6,801)
We therefore declare:
Jim Carlin duly elected to fill a vacancy for the office of the State Senate District 3 for
the residue of the term ending January 2, 2019.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed
the Great Seal of the State of Iowa at Des Moines, this Monday, December 18, 2017.
BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS
KIM REYNOLDS
PAUL D. PATE
MARY MOSIMAN
MICHAEL L. FITZGERALD
BILL NORTHEY
On motion of Senator Dix, the report was duly adopted by a voice
vote, and the duly elected senator appeared before the bar of the
Senate, was duly sworn, and subscribed their name to the oath of
office.
OATH OF OFFICE
Senator Carlin was administered the oath of office by the President
of the Senate, Jack Whitver.
OPENING REMARKS BY THE
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
President Whitver addressed the Senate with the following
remarks:
Good morning! Majority Leader Dix, Minority Leader Petersen, Senators, staff,
family and friends welcome to the Iowa Senate as we begin the 2018 Legislative
Session of the 87th General Assembly. Colleagues, thank you again for the honor to
serve as president of the Iowa Senate!
The first day of the legislative session is one of my favorites as a legislator.
Optimism runs high, and there are smiles and laughter heard throughout the Chamber
as we reconnect with friends and colleagues.
More importantly, 50 senators unite in this Chamber with promising new ideas on
how we will shape the future of Iowa. I have never been more optimistic about what
lies ahead for our state. People around the country are taking notice of Iowa.
In just the last year, Iowa has been recognized for our great job climate–being
named the BEST state in the country for the middle class. Our schools have also been
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recognized as we were named the #1 state in America in high school graduation rates
and #4 in increased education funding. Our state has been recognized as the 3rd best
managed state in America. There are so many reasons to be excited about the future. I
have no doubt that our best days lie ahead of us!
As we embark on the 2018 session, I look forward to building on what many have
said was the most historic session this body has ever seen. I am proud this legislature
has maintained a great vision for the future, working on issues which will have a
profound impact on our state for years to come.
One of my personal highlights last year was bringing my children to spend a day at
the Capitol.
They joined us in the pledge of allegiance, watched debate, and enjoyed meeting
many of you. I know they had a blast as they often ask when they can come back to
visit this session.
However, as much fun as they had and the lessons they took away from the Capitol,
it pales in comparison to what I gained from it. When things get hectic at the Capitol,
big picture thinking can become blurred.
It is imperative we do not lose sight of why we are here.
My children remind me why I serve; and, I am guessing it is the same reason all of
you serve.
We inherited a great state from our parents. It is our job to ensure our kids and our
grandkids inherit an even better state from us. We must work diligently on behalf of
the next generation so they have opportunities and experiences even greater than our
own.
We want all Iowans to live in safe communities. Each one of us strives for Iowa
children to receive a world class education and prepare them for work in a global
economy. We want our young adults to stay in Iowa–not only for our great career
opportunities, but for our outstanding quality of life. And just as important, we want
our retirees to stay in Iowa to be close to their families and remain active members in
their communities.
While my optimism for our future is great, the challenges of today still exist.
We need to work together to ensure Iowans have access to affordable healthcare,
enhance our mental health system, improve our water quality, develop a skilled
workforce and continue to revitalize rural Iowa.
In order to accomplish these goals and fund any initiatives, we must always
continue to strive for growth in the state of Iowa. This requires more than reducing
regulations or adjusting the language in the Iowa Code. It is being open-minded to bold
ideas; and having the courage to lead to make that vision a reality.
Two courageous leaders of this nation earned the respect of their fellow Americans
during their presidency–John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Both were visionaries,
who shared a common belief that growth resulted from reducing taxes.
I share this belief and challenge the body to act bold in passing tax reform in the
state of Iowa for the first time in over 20 years!
The question we must ask ourselves is do we want to succeed and remain in the top
run states in the nation, or be complacent and let down the three million Iowans who
are looking to us to lead?
We have a choice on which path we forge: One that moves us forward and focuses
on economic growth and security for our future generations, or the other which takes
us a step backward–slowing economic prosperity and progress.
Progress to me is measurable: low unemployment rates, job creation, revenue
growth, more disposable income and lower tax rates. I am confident we all want to see
this kind of progress for Iowa, and this can be achieved if we have the courage to act
boldly.
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Allowing people to keep more of their hard-earned money is not a new idea. JFK
discussed this decades before I was even born. He said, “It is a paradoxical truth that
tax rates are too high and tax revenues are too low and the soundest way to raise the
revenues in the long run is to cut the rates now…Cutting taxes now is not to incur a
budget deficit, but to achieve the more prosperous, expanding economy which can bring
a budget surplus.”
Reagan spent his two terms in the White House also fighting to ease the tax burden
on hard-working Americans. “Death and taxes may be inevitable,” Reagan said, “but
unjust taxes are not.”
Like Kennedy and Reagan, let us choose a path of growth and prosperity. Let’s
continue to look beyond the next election, and look to the next generation as we ensure
the 2018 session is even more historic than 2017.
Thank you and welcome back.
REMARKS BY THE MINORITY LEADER
Senator Petersen addressed the Senate with the following remarks:
Good morning!
Welcome everyone. A special welcome to the pages, new clerks and staff. Welcome
to Iowa’s newest senator, Jim Carlin from Sioux City.
I also want to recognize two of our colleagues who have announced they are retiring
from the Senate after this session.
Senator Bob Dvorsky of Coralville was first elected to the Iowa House in 1986 and
to the Senate in a special election in 1994. Senator Dvorsky still has plenty of work to
do this session but I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his service to the
people of Johnson County and surrounding counties.
Second, I want to acknowledge, Senator Wally Horn of Cedar Rapids, who is
returning to the Capitol today for his 46th and final year in the Iowa Legislature.
Congratulations, Wally, on making history as Iowa’s longest continuously serving state
legislator ever!
I love being part of Iowa’s part-time, citizen legislature. We are fortunate to spend
most of the year in our districts–close to the people we represent.
Senate Democrats have been meeting with Iowans. We’ve heard what’s on their
minds and weighing on their hearts. And we’re ready to get to work on their behalf.
Iowans want their leaders to work together, to lead with civility, and to make good
things happen for the people of our state.
Governor Reynolds, Senate Republicans, House Republicans and House Democrats:
Senate Democrats look forward to working with you on real solutions to real problems.
Last session, the Legislature did a lot of bad things to good people.
That was a mistake, but it has been a wakeup call for Iowans.
As I travel this state, I see more energy than I’ve ever seen before.
Iowans are paying close attention to what their legislators are saying back
home…and how they are voting at the statehouse.
It’s great to see so many Iowans engaged in what we are doing at the capitol and
holding us accountable for our votes.
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Iowans–I hope you will continue reaching out to your legislators, attending
meetings at the Capitol, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and
Twitter, and attending our local legislative forums this session.
Let us know what you think about what’s going on here. When you do, it makes a
difference!
I am proud to be part of the Senate Democratic team. Our priorities are focused on
helping Iowans get ahead in life.
We believe that no matter where you live, you should have access to:
Better-paying jobs with decent benefits;
Strong public schools;
Great cultural and recreational opportunities; and
Affordable and accessible health care
Iowans want us to focus on issues that matter to their everyday lives–and ditch the
extreme policy agenda items that give our state a bad reputation.
Let’s focus on helping Iowans increase their pay.
Senate Democrats know that earning a decent paycheck means more than just
money to Iowa families.
It means financial stability and family stability.
A good paycheck with decent benefits helps keep families together.
It puts food on the table.
It produces opportunities for our children and for our future.
Iowans working full-time hours deserve paychecks that can support their families.
We can’t afford policies that make Iowa just another low-wage state.
Senate Democrats will work to increase family incomes and help more
Iowans get better-paying jobs.
Iowa can do that if we:
Invest in our community colleges
Support apprenticeship and job-training programs that help Iowans get ahead
Invest in safe roads, water and other important community infrastructure
Make sure Iowa families have affordable and safe housing
Help Iowa companies succeed–especially employers providing good-paying jobs in
our small communities.
Our state has a growing number of older Iowans, many of whom live alone.
Let’s make Iowa the state that’s known for taking great care of its older population–
helping them stay connected to their communities and helping them live happy,
healthy and safe lives in their homes for as long as possible.
That starts by protecting Iowans’ retirement accounts.
Senate Democrats believe every Iowan should be able to retire with dignity. We will
oppose any effort to dismantle or weaken the retirement security of Iowans.
We must also do everything possible to protect seniors from financial exploitation,
neglect and abuse.
Senate Democrats know Iowans want safe drinking water and waterways where we
can swim, fish and go boating.
We don’t have 10,000 lakes, but we certainly could make Iowa the “Clean Water
State” if we open our minds and open the doors to allow all Iowans to come to the table.
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Let’s start the conversation with a message that unifies us instead of tearing us
apart. No matter where you live in Iowa, the water coming out of your faucet must be
safe to drink.
Safe drinking water is a public health issue. It’s an economic issue. It is an issue
affecting all of us. And the solution should involve all of us too.
That means it is time to stop the Republican closed-door “working group” meetings
that shut out health officials, shut out environmental experts, and block bipartisan
dialogue.
This summer, Senator Rita Hart held a water quality summit in DeWitt. Senator
Hart’s meeting included Republicans and Democrats, farmers and city folks, everyone
who was interested, including members of the media. Senator Hart and other
Democratic legislators have good ideas. We are ready to help craft a bipartisan
solution.
Let’s work together to bring both clean water and new job opportunities to Iowans.
Let’s make the first bill the governor signs meaningful, not a waste of ink.
Senate Democrats believe in investing in our children and grandchildren.
They are Iowa’s future.
It’s time to make Iowa’s public schools #1 again. That means responsibly investing
in them. It means backing our teachers and all the professionals who show up for our
children in Iowa classrooms every school day, teaching and preparing our kids for the
future.
Let’s help young families send their kids to safe, quality childcare settings they can
afford. With strong early childhood and preschool programs, we can get those kids off
to a great start in school and in life.
Iowa children deserve a mental health system that will take care of them when
they need it. Fifty percent of mental illnesses begin before a child reaches adulthood,
yet Iowa still has no children’s mental health system in place.
No parent in this state should have to bury their child because we failed to make
mental health services a priority.
And let’s recognize that brain health conditions need treatment just like other
health conditions. A prison sentence is not treatment. We can and must do better by
all Iowans living with mental health conditions.
Speaking of health–this Legislature should act immediately to let Congress know
that Iowa’s children, our future, deserve health insurance.
What does it say about our country when Congress can’t even come together to pay for
our children’s health insurance program?
Finally, to the babies and children in our state who are not living in safe home
environments–we must fix our child welfare system. Iowans were appalled when state
leaders remained silent as they saw story after story of abuse unfold around our state.
Not only do we need to protect our children, but we also need to invest in Iowans to
grow our economy.
You can’t cut your way to prosperity.
The best ideas for our state come from the people we represent. Let’s push for home-
grown ideas–not failed ideas from Kansas and other states.
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Let’s start by spreading the sunshine with more homegrown energy–solar, wind,
and biofuels.
Local energy means more local jobs and money. Local energy means energy
independence and doing our part to stop climate change.
Wind and solar energy support more than 7,000 Iowa jobs and nearly 300 Iowa
businesses. Ethanol and biodiesel support thousands more jobs and generate wealth for
Iowa farmers.
Let’s give all Iowans access to high-speed internet so they can connect to each other,
to the world and have tools at their fingertips to create entrepreneurial ventures in
towns across our state.
Let’s build more home-grown talent: We can create an Iowa where more of our
children and grandchildren will CHOOSE to live, work and raise their families close to
home. Too many of the Legislature’s decisions last year told younger Iowans that they
just don’t have a future in our state.
Let’s put more resources into our small towns and rural areas: Imagine if the state
had taken the $20 million it used to lure Apple–a multi-billion dollar company–to the
Des Moines Metro area and instead invested it in Main Street companies and job-
creation initiatives in our smaller counties and communities.
Funding our priorities will take work and discipline. Our state budget is in a mess.
Iowa taxpayers deserve smarter budgeting practices from Republican leaders.
Too many Iowa families are now paying the price for a state government that is
failing to provide essential services and safety net programs for its citizens.
Republicans call the budget cuts “belt tightening” and “finding efficiencies.”
But, in reality, these budget cuts are painful and irresponsible. Not only are they
hurting Iowans, they will end up costing Iowa taxpayers more.
Iowans didn’t vote to stop providing Iowa children with hearing aids. Iowans didn’t
vote to take away the specialized food and formula program to help babies born with
genetic disorders, but these programs were cut back to zero under the Republican
budget. Millions of dollars were cut from autism services and mental health services
for our children. And we know more painful cuts are being proposed by the Reynolds
Administration as “COST CONTAINMENTS”–like cutting new moms off of health
insurance and cutting in-home and group care for Iowans with disabilities.
These cuts are bad for Iowa. Iowans don’t want our state to be like Kansas.
In Kansas, Republican legislators were forced to abandon their reckless tax cuts
because they failed to deliver the promised increases in jobs and income. It would be
irresponsible for Iowa to go down that road. Iowans want us to make wise choices to
improve our state. We can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of others.
Senate Democrats believe making smart decisions with Iowa taxpayer dollars will
save money in the long-run.
Senate Democrats believe any efforts to reform and cuts taxes must follow these
guiding principles:
Iowa’s tax code should be more transparent so everyone can see Iowa’s true
competitiveness.
Taxes should be fair for all Iowans.
Any changes should take into account our current budget situation.
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Corporate tax credits should be examined.
Changes should be developed with everyone’s input.
Some of the biggest mistakes of the 2017 session–anti-worker legislation, voter
suppression and other extreme changes–were cooked up behind closed doors without
any input from hard-working Iowans.
Iowans expect legislators to stand up for them. When we know things are not going
right, we need to have the backbone and courage to change course.
It’s time to call for an end to Governor Reynolds’ Medicaid privatization mess. Too
many Iowans have suffered under it.
We must protect Iowans, our hospitals and our health care providers from the
damage caused by Medicaid privatization, especially in smaller towns.
Iowa’s small towns, communities fighting for survival, cannot afford to lose more
local doctors, nurse practitioners and health care providers.
Speaking of courage, I’m grateful to Kirstin Anderson and others who spoke out
against the sexual harassment in the Iowa Senate Republican caucus. Kirsten is one of
the many women across our country who had the courage to stand up and demand
respect and fairness in the workplace.
It is disgraceful that Kirsten endured sexual harassment and a toxic work
environment by her Republican colleagues in this very chamber. It is also disgraceful
that Iowa taxpayers were forced to pay $1.75 million for the bad behavior of the Senate
Republican Caucus.
The internal investigation that was conducted following the verdict revealed that
many staffers are still afraid to report harassment at the Capitol. That is unacceptable.
But it’s not surprising when the only person fired in this whole scandal was the
victim.
Retaliation against a whistle blower is grounds for termination in the Senate’s
handbook, but it is clear that rule is being ignored.
There is a reckoning in our country on the issue of harassment in the workplace.
The Iowa Senate has the choice: Do something serious to address this problem or be on
the wrong side of history.
The Iowa Senate can no longer be a sanctuary for predatory behavior.
We are committed to making the Iowa Senate a safe and healthy work environment.
That’s why I reached out to Ambassador Mary Kramer to offer ideas for better
protecting everyone at the Capitol.
I offer my cooperation because we all have a legal, moral and business imperative to
address this serious problem.
Finally, as we kick off the 2018 legislative session, let’s stay focused on helping
Iowans and leading with civility.
Thank you to my Iowa Senate Democratic colleagues and staff for their support. It
is an honor to be part of a team of people who have such a heart for public service. As a
new leader, I promise to listen, to learn and to fight for bluer skies in Iowa’s future.
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REMARKS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER
Senator Dix addressed the Senate with the following remarks:
For years, Senate Republicans had been calling for change in the Iowa Senate, and
for legislation and reforms to improve career opportunities for Iowans and create an
environment for stronger economic growth.
The people of Iowa responded, and we were given the chance to lead, a chance to
show our citizens we are more than just talking the talk. We’re here to walk the walk.
Or, as many of you remember, we’re here to kick the door in.
And we kept our promises.
One year ago, we started our journey. We passed legislation on the Second
Amendment and voter ID, a joint resolution to let the citizens of Iowa vote on putting a
99 percent expenditure limit amendment in the state’s constitution, changes to reward
our state’s best teachers, and give our school districts more control and flexibility. We
passed legislation reducing the regulatory burden on Iowa’s job creators and eliminated
hurdles to growth for other industries, improving career opportunities for every Iowan
while ensuring our state remains a beacon of enterprise and ingenuity.
Here we are today, ready to write chapter two.
Our state is full of motivated, ambitious and hard-working individuals–everyday
Iowans who get up before the sun rises and go to bed long after the sun goes down.
They are single parents who work multiple jobs to make ends meet and still find the
time to help their kids with homework. They are students who work hard to learn a
trade so they can find a stable career, start a family, buy a house, and join Iowa’s
healthy and growing middle class. They are aspiring small business-owners who are
working to turn a hobby into something a little bigger.
Our goal is simple. We want our local businesses–our coffee shops, tire stores, and
family diners–to grow and prosper, our communities to grow and thrive, and our
children to grow up prepared to tackle the world. We want to relieve the tax burden on
the people who make our state what it is, and ensure that every Iowan has the
opportunity to thrive here at home.
The objective has always been the same–for more money to be kept by those who
earned it.
Tax relief is about emboldening our middle class and encouraging our citizens to
invest in themselves, their local businesses, and our state. It is about giving Iowans a
little more cushion in their family budget, a little extra to put towards their student
loans, or a little more towards that big family vacation. It is about growth and
opportunity.
As I’ve stated before, our priorities are no different than they have been in the past.
We were sent here to do a job–we were elected to balance the state’s budget, foster an
environment of job growth and prosperity, and enact policies that will allow teachers to
give our children the education they deserve.
But growth and opportunity don’t just apply to our state’s families. We are also
giving our schools and school districts the tools and control to adapt, to innovate, and to
spend taxpayer dollars doing what’s right for the students in their community.
While we will again tackle a difficult budget, we will keep our promises to create a
better environment for job growth in our state, provide our children with an education
that ensures competitiveness both at home and abroad, and ensure every day, hard-
working Iowans get to keep more money in their pocket.
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In 2017 our agenda was big and bold. In 2018, Senate Republicans will move an
agenda that will again be big and bold because this state deserves big and bold. The
changes we make will move our state forward in a positive direction, felt for many
generations to come.
The success of our time here should not be measured in how many dollars were
spent, or how many dollars saved. Success is determined by how many opportunities
that can be created, businesses that can start, and families that stay here in Iowa and
continue to call it home for generations to come.
Let’s make it happen!
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Dix moved that a committee of three be appointed to notify
the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized and ready
for business.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Brown, Chair; Garrett and Dvorsky.
COMMITTEE FROM THE HOUSE
A committee from the House appeared and notified the Senate that
the House was duly organized and ready to receive any communication
the Senate might be ready to transmit.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Dix moved that a committee of three be appointed to notify
the Governor that the Senate was organized and ready to receive any
communication that he might be ready to transmit.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the Chair announced the
appointment of Senators Shipley, Chair; Carlin and Horn.
RECESS
On motion of Senator Dix, the Senate recessed at 10:40 a.m. until
the completion of a meeting of the committee on Rules and
Administration.
RECONVENED
The Senate reconvened at 10:58 a.m., President Whitver presiding.
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SPECIAL GUEST
President Whitver introduced to the Senate chamber the Honorable
Pat Deluhery, former member of the Senate from Scott County,
Davenport, Iowa.
The Senate rose and expressed its welcome.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE
Senator Brown reported that the committee assigned to notify the
House that the Senate was organized and ready for business had
performed its duty.
The report was accepted, and the committee was discharged.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR
Senator Shipley reported that the committee assigned to notify the
Governor that the Senate was organized and ready for business had
performed its duty.
The report was accepted, and the committee was discharged.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs leave to submit
the names of the following persons as permanent officers and employees of the Senate
for the 2018 Session of the Eighty-seventh General Assembly:
Republican Leader’s Office
Secretary to Leader .............................................................................................. Nik Wasik
President of the Senate’s Office
Legislative Secretary .................................................................................... Conner Greene
Republican Caucus
Legislative Research Analyst II .............................................................................. Bob Bird
Legislative Research Analyst ........................................................................ Jillian Carlson
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Secretary of the Senate’s Office
Administrative Services Officer I ............................................................. Cindy Meyerdirk
Sergeant-at Arms
Doorkeeper .......................................................................................................... Ada Cassell
Doorkeeper ...................................................................................................... Donnis Crank
Secretaries to Senators
Legislative Committee Secretary ..................................................................... Chris Blythe
Legislative Committee Secretary ................................................................... Brooke Boden
Legislative Committee Secretary ..................................................................... Katie Decker
Legislative Committee Secretary .................................................................. Emily Johnson
Legislative Committee Secretary .................................................................... Brody Larson
Legislative Committee Secretary ...................................................................... Trevor Lynn
Legislative Committee Secretary .................................................................... Gina Ten Pas
Legislative Secretary ..................................................................................... John Altendorf
Legislative Secretary ....................................................................................... Ashton Ayers
Legislative Secretary ........................................................................................ Bobby Bailey
Legislative Secretary ..................................................................................... Deana Carfrae
Legislative Secretary ........................................................................................... Jake Dagel
Legislative Secretary ................................................................................... Victoria Daniels
Legislative Secretary .............................................................................................. Kyle Day
Legislative Secretary .......................................................................................... Bobbi Fogle
Legislative Secretary .................................................................................... Olivia Habinck
Legislative Secretary .................................................................................. Tanner Halleran
Legislative Secretary .............................................................................. Isabelle Herrmann
Legislative Secretary ............................................................................... Westhenry Ioerger
Legislative Secretary ......................................................................................Samuel Meyer
Legislative Secretary ........................................................................................ Emily Peters
Legislative Secretary ................................................................................... Ruth Thompson
BILL DIX, Chair
Senator Dix moved the adoption of the report and appointment of
the permanent officers and employees of the Senate.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the foregoing officers and
employees appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly sworn.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE
MR. PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Section 2.10, Code 2018, the following has been
determined to be the mileage to which Senators are entitled for the Eighty-seventh
General Assembly:
NAME ROUND TRIP MILES
CARLIN, Jim .................................................................................................................... 400
DANIELSON, Jeff ............................................................................................................ 252
MATHIS, Elizabeth .......................................................................................................... 264
MARK LOFGREN, Chair
JOE BOLKCOM
JASON SCHULTZ
APPOINTMENT OF PAGES
Senator Dix asked and received unanimous consent to take up the
following report of the committee on Rules and Administration:
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee on Rules and Administration begs leave to submit
the names of the following persons as Pages for the Senate for the 2018 Session of the
Eighty-seventh General Assembly:
Eric Chelgren, Ottumwa
Isabela Gallegos, Grinnell
Ciara Gallen, Waterloo
Armaan Kumar, Clive
Haley Ledford, Fort Dodge
Jaelyn Lentz, Waverly
Isabella O’Connor, Des Moines
Jakem Ostrander, Madrid
Landra Reece, Boone
Spencer Short, Colo
Greer Simmons, Des Moines
Madeleine Smith, Des Moines
Talise Tesar, Clear Lake
Nicholas Zaugg, Watkins
BILL DIX, Chair
Senator Dix moved the adoption of the report and appointment of
the Senate pages.
The motion prevailed by a voice vote, and the foregoing Senate
pages appeared before the bar of the Senate and were duly sworn to
their oaths of office.
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HOUSE MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED
The following messages were received from the Chief Clerk of the
House:
MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House has
on January 8, 2018, adopted the following resolutions in which the concurrence of the
Senate is asked:
House Concurrent Resolution 101, a concurrent resolution
providing for a joint convention for the Condition of the State
Address.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
House Concurrent Resolution 102, a concurrent resolution
providing for a joint convention for the Condition of the Judiciary
Address.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
House Concurrent Resolution 103, a concurrent resolution to
provide for a joint convention for the Condition of the Iowa National
Guard.
Read first time and placed on calendar.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
(Regular Calendar)
Senator Dix asked and received unanimous consent to take up for
consideration House Concurrent Resolutions 101, 102, and 103.
House Concurrent Resolution 101
On motion of Senator Dix, House Concurrent Resolution 101, a
concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention for the
Condition of the State Address, with report of committee
recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.
Senator Dix moved the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution
101, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
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House Concurrent Resolution 102
On motion of Senator Dix, House Concurrent Resolution 102, a
concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention for the
Condition of the Judiciary Address, with report of committee
recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.
Senator Dix moved the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution
102, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
House Concurrent Resolution 103
On motion of Senator Dix, House Concurrent Resolution 103, a
concurrent resolution to provide for a joint convention for the
Condition of the Iowa National Guard, with report of committee
recommending passage, was taken up for consideration.
Senator Dix moved the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution
103, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
IMMEDIATELY MESSAGED
Senator Dix asked and received unanimous consent that House
Concurrent Resolutions 101, 102, and 103 be immediately
messaged to the House.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Dix, the Senate adjourned at 11:24 a.m. until
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
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APPENDIX
RESIGNATION OF GOVERNOR
May 24, 2017
The Honorable Paul D. Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol Des Moines Iowa
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I love Iowa. For more than 22 years, I have been honored and privileged to serve the people
of Iowa as their governor. My family and I will always be grateful to Iowans for trusting me
to lead and putting their faith in me to serve.
It is tremendous amount of gratitude that I resign as Governor of the State of Iowa,
effective immediately, in order to serve our country as U.S. Ambassador to the People’s
Republic of China. Iowa’s future is bright under the leadership of Kim Reynolds.
Sincerely,
Terry E. Branstad
Governor
OATH OF OFFICE
On May 24, 2017 at 10:06 a.m., Kim Reynolds took the oath of office in the Capitol
Rotunda to become Iowa’s forty-third governor. Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark
Cady administered the oath.
RESIGNATION OF SENATOR
October 16, 2017
The Honorable Kim Reynolds
Governor of Iowa
1007 East Grand Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Governor Reynolds,
I would like to thank the citizens of Senate District 3 for giving me the opportunity to
represent them for the past 7 years in the Iowa Senate. It has been a privilege and an honor
Angie and I and our children will never forget.
Pursuant to Iowa Code section 69.4(2), I hereby resign my position as State Senator for
District 3 effective November 1, 2017.
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May God continue to bless you and the people of Iowa.
Sincerely,
Bill Anderson
State Senator
District 3
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND
ADMINISTRATION
MR. PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, your committee
on rules and administration submits the following names of officers and employees of
the Senate for the Eighty-seventh General Assembly, 2018 Session, and their
respective classifications, grades and steps:
CLASS GRADE STEP
Secretary to Leader Nik Wasik P-FT 19 4
Legislative Research Bob Bird P-FT 32 3
Analyst II
Legislative Research Jillian Carlson P-FT 27 1
Analyst
Admin. Services Cindy Meyerdirk P-FT 26 7
Officer I
Legislative Committee Chris Blythe S-O 18 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Brooke Boden S-O(1/2)18 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Katie Decker S-O(1/2)18 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Emily Johnson S-O(1/2)18 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Brody Larson S-O 17 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Trevor Lynn S-O 17 1
Secretary
Legislative Committee Gina Ten Pas S-O 18 1
Secretary
Legislative Secretary John Altendorf S-O 15 1
Legislative Secretary Ashton Ayers S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Bobby Bailey S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Deana Carfrae S-O 15 2
Legislative Secretary Jake Dagel S-O 17 1
Legislative Secretary Victoria Daniels S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Kyle Day S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Bobbi Fogle S-O 17 1
Legislative Secretary Conner Greene S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Olivia Habinck S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Tanner Halleran S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Isabelle Herrmann S-O 17 1
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Legislative Secretary Westhenry Ioerger S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Samuel Meyer S-O 16 1
Legislative Secretary Emily Peters S-O 18 1
Legislative Secretary Ruth Thompson S-O 18 1
Doorkeeper Ada Cassell S-O 11 1
Doorkeeper Donnis Crank S-O 11 1
Page Eric Chelgren S-O 9 1
Page Isabela Gallegos S-O 9 1
Page Ciara Gallen S-O 9 1
Page Armaan Kumar S-O 9 1
Page Haley Ledford S-O 9 1
Page Jaelyn Lentz S-O 9 1
Page Isabella O’Connor S-O 9 1
Page Jakem Ostrander S-O 9 1
Page Landra Reece S-O 9 1
Page Spencer Short S-O 9 1
Page Greer Simmons S-O 9 1
Page Madeleine Smith S-O 9 1
Page Talise Tesar S-O 9 1
Page Nicholas Zaugg S-O 9 1
BILL DIX, Chair
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND
ADMINISTRATION
MR. PRESIDENT: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, the committee on
Rules and Administration submits the following increases, reclassifications and the
effective dates of Senate employees:
Secretary of the Senate W. Charles Smithson Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 6/17
Sr. Admin. Assistant Ed Failor Step 7 to Step 8
to the Leader II Effective 5/17
Sr. Admin. Assist. Caleb Hunter Step 6 to Step 7
to the Leader Effective 9/17
Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 9/16
Executive Secretary Dylan Keller Step 2 to Step 3
to the Leader Effective 7/17
Resigned
Effective 9/17
Sr. Admin. Assistant Mary Earnhardt Step 6 to Step 7
to the President Effective 6/17
Step 7 to Step 8
Effective 12/17
Admin. Assistant Chris Dorsey Step 7 to Step 8
to the President II Effective 6/17
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Sr. Caucus Staff Director Eric Johansen Step 2 to Step 6
Effective 1/17
Resigned
Effective 12/17
Research Analyst II Gannon Hendrick Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 6/17
Research Analyst II Grade 32 Step 3 to
to Caucus Staff Director Grade 38 Step 6
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Tom Ashworth Step 7 to Step 8
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst James Friedrich Resigned
Effective 9/17
Research Analyst III Josh Bronsink Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 6/17
Research Analyst II Andy Conlin Step 6 to Step 7
Effective 6/17
Research Analyst Jacob Heard Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 6/17
Research Analyst Megan Schlesky Step 1 to Step 2
Effective 6/17
Research Analyst Larissa Wurm Skipworth Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Cathy Engel Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Sue Foecke Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Theresa Kehoe Resigned
Effective 2/17
Sr. Research Analyst Jace Mikels Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Kerry Scott Step 6 to Step 7
Effective 12/17
Sr. Research Analyst Erica Shorkey Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 12/17
Assist. Secretary of the Janet Hawkins Step 6 to Step 7
Senate III Effective 12/17
Admin. Services Officer II Angie Cox Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 12/17
Admin. Services Officer II Maureen Taylor Resigned
Effective 6/17
Rehired E-FT
Grade 29 Step 5
Effective 12/17
Admin. Services Officer I Michelle Bauer Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 6/17
Admin. Services Officer I Jennifer Beminio Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 12/17
Admin. Services Officer I Jesse Hughes Resigned
Effective 8/17
Admin. Services Officer I Cindy Meyerdirk Step 7 to Step 8
Effective 12/17
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Admin. Services Officer I Betty Shea Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 7/17
Admin. Services Assist. Kathy Stachon Step 5 to Step 6
Effective 1/18
Switchboard Operator JoAnn Larson Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 2/18
Switchboard Operator Christine Porter Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 3/18
Postmistress Leila Carlson Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 3/18
Doorkeeper Linda Flaherty Resigned
Effective 4/17
Doorkeeper Frank Loeffel Step 6 to Step 7
` Effective 2/18
Doorkeeper Jack Miller Resigned
Effective 4/17
Legislative Committee Secretary Nancy Garrett Step 2 to Step 3
Effective 3/18
Legislative Committee Secretary Marce Huhn Step 6 to Step 7
Effective 2/18
Legislative Committee Secretary Dede Zaun Step 3 to Step 4
Effective 1/18
Legislative Committee Secretary Kathy Ellett Step 4 to Step 5
Effective 3/18
BILL DIX, Chair
ASSIGNMENT OF SEATS IN THE PRESS GALLERY
2018 SESSION
Seat No.
51. Staff
52. Des Moines Register—WILLIAM PETROSKI, JASON NOBLE, TONY
LEYS, BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL, KATHIE OBRADOVICH,
MACKENZIE RYAN
53. The Associated Press—CATHERINE LUCEY, BARBARA RODRIGUEZ
54. Radio Iowa News Network—O. KAY HENDERSON, DAR DANIELSON,
PAT CURTIS
55. Sinclair Broadcast Group—CAROLINE CUMMINGS
56. Dubuque Telegraph Herald—NICKI KOHL, DAVE KETTERING,
TOMAS BARTON, JESSICA REILLY
57. Iowa Public Radio—JOYCE RUSSELL, KATRINA SOSTARIC
58. The Cedar Rapids Gazette—ROD BOSHART, JAMES LYNCH,
MICHAELA RAMM
59. Single Day—Visitor
60. Lee Enterprises—ERIN MURPHY
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61. Staff
62. Single Day—Visitor
63. Iowa Legislative News Service—JACK HUNT, BARBARA HUNT
64. WHO—DAVE PRICE, JANNAY TOWNE, ANDY FALES, SONYA
HEITSHUSEN, ERIN KIERNAN
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
The following communications were received in the office of the
Secretary of the Senate and placed on file in the Legislative Services
Agency:
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), pursuant to Iowa Code section
8A.502. Report received on December 22, 2017.
Condition of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Multicultural Programs Report,
pursuant to Iowa Code 19B.5(2). Report received on September 19, 2017.
Experimental Research Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8A.414. Report
received on September 22, 2017.
Goals and Objectives Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report
received on December 15, 2017.
Internal Service Fund Expenditure FY 2017 Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
8A.123. Report received on September 25, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
August 9, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 29, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on July 12, 2016.
Solicitations for Capitol Complex Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8A.108.
Report received on August 30, 2017.
DEPARTMENT ON AGING
Access to Dementia–Specific Care Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 174,
section 97 and HF 653. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on January 4,
2018.
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Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on January 4, 2018.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 30, 2017.
State Substitute Decision Maker’s Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 231E.4.
Report received on December 15, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 16, 2017.
APPEAL BOARD
Claims Report filed January 2017–December 2017. Report received on January 4,
2018.
General Tort Claims, Highway Tort Claims and Settlements and Judgements Paid
During 2017, pursuant to Iowa Code section 669.12. Report received on January 4,
2018.
AUDITOR OF STATE
County Attorney Collections Report, pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, SF 2316, Chapter
1119, section 7. Report received on December 28, 2017.
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8B.6. Report received on July 3, 2017.
Donations, Grants, Gifts, and Contributions Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
8B.6. Report received on July 3, 2017.
Information Technology Services Financial Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
8B.21. Report received on August 30, 2017.
IowAccess Revolving Fund Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8B.33. Report
received on July 3, 2017.
Salary Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8A.341. Report received on July 3,
2017.
COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION
Annual Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 172, section 14. Report
received on December 19, 2017.
Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant Program Report, pursuant
to Iowa Code section 261.61. Report received on December 11, 2017.
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College Student Aid Commission Tuition Grant Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 261.15. Report received on December 7, 2017.
Educational Credits Awarded to Veterans Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
261.9. Report received on December 7, 2017.
Iowa Minority Academic Grants for Economic Success Program Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 261.104. Report received on July 5, 2017.
Iowa Vocational–Technical Tuition Grant Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 261.17. Report received on December 11, 2017.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on July 5, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
December 12, 2017.
Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Report, pursuant
to Iowa Code section 261.116. Report received on December 12, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 2, 2017.
Scholarship and Tuition Grant Reserve Fund Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
261.20. Report received on December 11, 2017.
Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 261.130. Report received on December 11, 2017.
Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
261.112. Report received on December 11, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (BANKING DIVISION)
Bank Required Collateral Qtr 2 2017 Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12C.20.
Report received on December 20, 2017.
Bank Required Collateral Qtr 3 2017 Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12C.20.
Report received on December 20, 2017.
Goals and Objectives Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report
received on December 20, 2017.
Home Base Iowa–Licensed Professions and Occupations Annual Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 272C.4. Report received on December 8, 2017.
Superintendent of Banking Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 524.216.
Report received on December 20, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (INSURANCE DIVISION)
Cemetery and Funeral Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 523A.801. Report
received on September 28, 2017.
Health Spending Costs Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 505.18. Report
received on January 4, 2018.
Iowa Cemetery Act Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 523I.201. Report received
on September 28, 2017.
Iowa Insurance Information Exchange Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 505.32.
Report received on January 8, 2018.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on January 8, 2018.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
505.27. Report received on December 4, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 904.115. Report received on January 3,
2018.
Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 907B.2. Report received on October 3, 2017.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on December 13, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on June 14, 2017.
OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY
2018 Iowa Drug Control Strategy Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 80E.1(2)(b).
Report received on November 1, 2017.
Iowa’s Application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program FFY 2017. Report received on July 31, 2017.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services 4/1/17–6/30/17 Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 15H.2(2)(h). Report received on July 20, 2017.
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services 7/1/17–9/30/17 Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 15H.2(2)(h). Report received on November 8, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Charter School and Innovation Zone School Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
256F.10. Report received on December 1, 2017.
Child Development Coordination Council Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 256A.3. Report received on December 5, 2017.
Commission on Educator Leadership and Compensation Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 284.15. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Computer Science Education Work Group Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, SF
274, section 4. Report received on November 1, 2017.
Educational Credits Awarded to Veterans Report, pursuant to Iowa Code sections
260C.14, 261.9, and 262.9. Report received on November 6, 2017.
English Language Learner Legislative Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 256.9.
Report received on December 28, 2017.
Home Base Iowa Postsecondary Education Report, pursuant to Iowa Code sections
260C.14, 261.9, and 262.9. Report received on December 5, 2017.
Interstate Compact on Education of Military Children Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 256.H.1(10)(o). Report received on October 10, 2017.
Iowa Autism Council Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 256.35A. Report
received on December 5, 2017.
Special Education Federal Reports, pursuant to Iowa Code section 256B.3. Report
received on August 29, 2017.
Student Achievement, Accountability, and Professional Development Annual Report,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 284.12. Report received on January 2, 2018.
BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS
Detailed Financial Report–Licensing Fees, pursuant to Iowa Code section 272.10.
Report received on December 21, 2017.
Home Base Iowa–Licensed Professions and Occupations Annual Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 272C.4. Report received on December 21, 2017.
IOWA ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE BOARD
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on June 28, 2017.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures Report FY 2017,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 8.62. Report received on June 29, 2017.
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HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN AUTHORITY
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 261A.21. Report received on
December 20, 2017.
HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on January 3, 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Annual Report FY 2017, pursuant to Iowa Code section 216A.2. Report received on
November 1, 2017.
Community Action Agencies Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 216A.92(2)(d).
Report received on August 1, 2017.
Correctional Policy Project Plans and Findings, pursuant to Iowa Code section
216A.137. Report received on November 30, 2017.
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning Advisory Council–Legislation Monitoring
Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.66. Report received on November 27, 2017.
Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Grant Program Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 216A.107(4)(e). Report received on December 1, 2017.
Individual Development Accounts Report, pursuant to 2013 Iowa Acts, Chapter 143,
section 9. Report received on November 1, 2017.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on November 1, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
November 1, 2017.
Public Safety Advisory Board Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 216A.133A.
Report received on November 27, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on June 30, 2017.
Sex Offender Research Council Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 216A.139(5).
Report received on November 27, 2017.
Twenty-year and Five-year Criminal and Juvenile Justice Plan, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 216A.135. Report received on November 27, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Access to Dementia-Specific Care Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 174,
section 97. Report received on December 19, 2017.
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Autism Support Program Fund Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 225D.2.
Report received on December 22, 2017.
Child Abuse Registry Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 235A.23. Report
received on December 29, 2017.
Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 235B.13.
Report received on January 3, 2018.
Direct Care Worker in Nursing Facilities Turnover Report, pursuant to 2008 Iowa
Acts, Chapter 1188, section 71. Report received on November 22, 2017.
Drug Utilization Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 249A.24. Report received on
September 28, 2017.
Family Support Subsidy and Children at Home Program Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 225C.42. Report received on October 20, 2017.
HAWK-I Board Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 514I.5. Report received on
December 22, 2017.
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
29C.20A. Report received on December 14, 2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight SFY 2017 7/1/16–6/30/17 Quarterly Report,
pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1139, section 93. Report received on January 3,
2018.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight SFY 2017 1/1/17–3/30/17 Quarterly Report,
pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1139, section 94. Report received on December 5,
2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight SFY 2017 4/1/17–6/30/17 Quarterly Report,
pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1139, section 93. Report received on December 5,
2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight SFY 2017 10/1/17–12/30/17 Quarterly Report,
pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1139, section 94. Report received on September
14, 2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight SFY 2018 7/1/17–9/30/17 Quarterly Report,
pursuant to 2016 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1139, section 93. Report received on December 20,
2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight January 11, 2017 Report, pursuant to 2016 Iowa
Acts, Chapter 1139, section 94. Report received on September 14, 2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight April 12, 2017 Report, pursuant to 2016 Iowa
Acts, Chapter 1139, section 94. Report received on September 14, 2017.
Medicaid Managed Care Oversight July 12, 2017 Report, pursuant to 2016 Iowa
Acts, Chapter 1139, section 93. Report received on December 29, 2017.
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Mental Health, Disability, and Substance Use Disorder Services Workgroup Report,
pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, SF 504, section 17. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Mental Health Services Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 249N.8.
Report received on December 29, 2017.
Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 225C.54. Report received on December 29, 2017.
Mercy Autism Center–Autism Spectrum Disorder Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa
Acts, Chapter 174, sections 13 and 52. Report received on December 22, 2017.
Non-State Government-Owned Nursing Facility Upper Payment Limit Supplemental
Payment Program Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF 653, section 113. Report
received on November 22, 2017.
Pilot Programs Review Process Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF 531, section
2. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Progress on Contracting with a Third-Party Vendor, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF
531, section 1. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on August 3, 2017.
Review of Private Sector Alternatives to Perform Criminal Background Checks,
pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF 653, section 86. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Step Therapy Protocol and Application Review Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts,
HF 653, section 12.25. Report received on November 16, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
Access to Dementia–Specific Care Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 174,
section 97. Report received on December 19, 2017.
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on December
19, 2017.
Fraud in Public Assistance Programs Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter
171 sections 12 and 39. Report received on December 19, 2017.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A(7). Report
received on June 27, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 27, 2017.
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS
Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2017, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 12B.10A(7). Report received on November 13, 2017.
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IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), pursuant to Iowa Code section
97B.4. Report received on December 19, 2017.
Public Fund Iran Divestment Report for Year Ended June 30, 2017, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 12H.5(2). Report received on October 3, 2017.
Public Fund Israel Divestment Report for Year Ended June 30, 2017, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 12J.5(2). Report received on October 3, 2017.
Public Fund Sudan Divestment Report for Year Ended June 30, 2017, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 12F.5(2). Report received on October 3, 2017.
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Court Debt Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 602.8107(7). Report received on
August 11, 2017.
Court Technology and Modernization Fund Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts,
Chapter 166, sections 1 and 9. Report received on December 29, 2017.
Enhanced Court Collections Fund Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 166,
sections 1 and 9. Report received on December 29, 2017.
Judicial Retirement Fund Valuation Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
602.9116. Report received on October 20, 2017.
New Policies and Procedures for Court Administration Report, pursuant to 2017
Iowa Acts, SF 508, section 14. Report received on October 20, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on July 28, 2017.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on January 4,
2018.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on January 4, 2018.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
January 4, 2018.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on July 3, 2017.
IOWA LOTTERY AUTHORITY
2017 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 99G.7. Report received on
December 15, 2017.
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Government Oversight Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 99G.7. Report received
on June 30, 2017.
Quarter Ended June 30, 2017 Final Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 99G.7.
Report received on September 15, 2017.
Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 Final Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
99G.7. Report received on October 13, 2017.
Report on Operations, pursuant to Iowa Code section 99G.7. Report received on
January 3, 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
FY 2013 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on
December 11, 2017.
FY 2014 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on
December 11, 2017.
FY 2015 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on
December 11, 2017.
FY 2016 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on
December 11, 2017.
Grants Enterprise Management Compliance Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
8.9. Report received on December 11, 2017.
Standing Appropriations Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 8.6. Report received
on December 8, 2017.
State Tort Claims Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 669.12. Report received on
December 11, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2016 Iowa Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report and Technical
Support Documents, pursuant to Iowa Code 455B.104. Report received on December 7,
2017.
Annual Report on Hazardous Waste/Substance Disposal, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 455B.427. Report received on January 2, 2018.
Aquatic Invasive Species Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 462A.52. Report
received on January 5, 2018.
Compliance with Federal Air Quality Standards Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 455B.134. Report received on October 9, 2017.
Environmental Protection Commission Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 455B.105. Report received on January 2, 2018.
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Groundwater Protection Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B.263. Report
received on January 2, 2018.
Hazardous Substance Remedial Fund, pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B.425.
Report received on January 2, 2018.
Home Base Iowa–Licensed Professions and Occupations Annual Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 272C.4. Report received on December 12, 2017.
Household Hazardous Waste Account Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
455E.11. Report received on January 2, 2018.
Lake Restoration Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 456A.33B. Report received
on December 21, 2017.
IOWA BOARD OF PAROLE
FY 2017 Goals and Objectives Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3.
Report received on December 15, 2017.
IOWA COMPREHENSIVE PETROLEUM UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANK FUND BOARD
FY 2017 Quarter 4 Progress and Activities Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
455G.4(6). Report received on July 27, 2017.
FY 2018 Quarter 1 Progress and Activities Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
455G.4(6). Report received on December 7, 2017.
IOWA PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL
2016 IowaPERC Programs and Projects Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
101C.11. Report received on August 16, 2017.
Auditor’s Report for December 31, 2016 and 2015, pursuant to Iowa Code section
101C.3. Report received on August 16, 2017.
STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Indigent Defense System Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 13B.2A. Report
received on January 3, 2018.
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on August 8, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
August 8, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on August 1, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on December 15,
2017.
Projects Funded by the Department of Public Defense Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa
Acts, HF 643, section 1.9.d. Report received on December 15, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on July 24, 2017.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD
Annual Report for FY 2017 7/1/16–6/30/17, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3.
Report received on November 30, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
June 29, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on June 29, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Access to Dementia-Specific Care Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 174,
section 97. Report received on December 19, 2017.
Activities of the Medical Cannabidiol Board Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF
524, section 8.5. Report received on December 29, 2017.
Anatomical Gift Public Awareness Donation and Compliance Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 142C.17. Report received on January 3, 2018.
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on December
21, 2017.
Behavior Analyst and Assistant Behavior Analyst Grants Program Report, pursuant
to Iowa Code section 135.181. Report received on December 21, 2017.
Funds Transfer FY 2018 Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 174, sections
3 and 42. Report received on January 2, 2018.
Gambling Treatment Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 135.150(2).
Report received on November 6, 2017.
Home Base Iowa–Licensed Professions and Occupations Annual Report–Iowa Board
of Medicine, pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.4. Report received on December 18,
2017.
Iowa Child Death Review Team 2013 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
135.43. Report received on November 1, 2017.
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Iowa Child Death Review Team 2014 Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
135.43. Report received on November 8, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
December 26, 2017.
Obstetrical Care in Iowa Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 135.11. Report
received on January 2, 2018.
Patient-Centered Health Advisory Council Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF
393, section 10. Report received on December 1, 2017.
Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
105.9. Report received on January 8, 2018.
Recommendations from the Medical Cannabidiol Board Report, pursuant to 2017
Iowa Acts, Chapter 162, section 8. Report received on December 29, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on December 26, 2017.
Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 142A.4.
Report received on December 18, 2017.
PUBLIC INFORMATION BOARD
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on June 1, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62(3). Report received on June 1, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DCI Report of Activities at Racetrack Enclosures, pursuant to Iowa Code section
99D.14. Report received on December 27, 2017.
Home Base Iowa–Licensed Professions and Occupations Annual Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 272C.4. Report received on December 13, 2017.
Human Trafficking Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 80.45. Report received on
October 31, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 30, 2017.
Review of Private Sector Alternatives to Perform Criminal Background Checks,
pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF 653, section 86. Report received on December 18, 2017.
Statewide Interoperable Communications System Board Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 80.29. Report received on December 22, 2017.
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IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION
Joint Investment Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12B.10A. Report
received on November 27, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
November 27, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on November 27, 2017.
BOARD OF REGENTS
Annual Articulation Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262.9. Report received
on January 4, 2018.
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on December 5,
2017.
Beginner Farmer Center Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 266.39E. Report
received on January 8, 2018.
Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination Annual Report, pursuant
to Iowa Code section 263.17. Report received on January 4, 2018.
College Bound and IMAGES Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262.93.
Report received on January 4, 2018.
Continuous Improvement Plan, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262.9. Report
received on October 10, 2017.
Cooperative Purchasing Plan report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262.9B. Report
received on October 26, 2017.
Educational Credits Awarded to Veterans Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
262.9. Report received on December 1, 2017.
Grow Iowa Values Fund Report, pursuant to 2013 Iowa Acts, Chapter 141, section
54. Report received on January 5, 2018.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts,
Chapter 168, section 33 SF 510. Report received on January 8, 2018.
Local Food and Farm Program Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 267A.7.
Report received on September 11, 2017.
Patents and Licenses Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262B.3. Report received
on January 5, 2018.
Postsecondary Enrollment Program Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
262.9(35). Report received on November 8, 2017.
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Public Fund Iran Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12H.5. Report
received on September 14, 2017.
Public Fund Israel Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12J.5(2).
Report received on September 14, 2017.
Public Fund Sudan Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12F.5(2).
Report received on September 14, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on July 24, 2017.
Technology Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Regional Development, and
Market Research Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, Chapter 169, sections 17 and 32.
Report received on January 5, 2018.
Transfer of Funds–Regional Study Centers, pursuant to Iowa Code section 262.28.
Report received on August 18, 2017.
UIHC Audited Financial Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 263A.13. Report
received on January 8, 2018.
Use of Medical Cannabidiol–UI Carver College of Medicine and UI College of
Pharmacy, pursuant to 2014 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1125, section 10. Report received on
July 20, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Assessor Continuing Education Study Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, HF 478,
section 27.2. Report received on December 13, 2017.
Central Collections Unit Quarterly Debt Collection Report Ending March 31, 2017,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 421.17(27)(h). Report received on May 22, 2017.
Central Collections Unit Quarterly Debt Collection Report Ending June 30, 2017,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 421.17(27)(h). Report received on October 3, 2017.
Central Collections Unit Quarterly Debt Collection Report Ending September 30,
2017, pursuant to Iowa Code section 421.17(27)(h). Report received on October 30, 2017.
Debt Collection Report for FY 2016 and 2017, pursuant to Iowa Code section 421.17.
Report received on November 10, 2017.
Iowa Collection Enterprise (ICE) Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 421.17.
Report received on November 13, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
October 30, 2017.
Nonfilers of Returns, Nonpayers of Taxes, and Refund Fraud Report, pursuant to
Iowa Code section 421.17. Report received on October 27, 2017.
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Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 16, 2017.
Solar Energy System Tax Credits, pursuant to Iowa Code section 422.11L. Report
received on January 3, 2018.
SECRETARY OF STATE
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on December
29, 2017.
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
May 31, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 28, 2017.
STATE FAIR BOARD
Association of Iowa Fairs–Economic Impact and Statistic Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 174.10. Report received on December 29, 2017.
STATEWIDE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 411.5. Report received on December
19, 2017.
Public Fund Iran-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12H.5(2). Report received on September 20, 2017.
Public Fund Israel-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12J.5(2). Report received on September 20, 2017.
Public Fund Sudan-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12F.5(2). Report received on September 20, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7A.9. Report received on June 14,
2017.
Highway Improvement Program and Sufficiency Rating Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 307A.2. Report received on June 14, 2017.
Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Committee Report, pursuant to Iowa
Code section 314.22. Report received on June 14, 2017.
Living Roadway Trust Fund Report, pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, SF 405, section 89.
Report received on June 14, 2017.
Nature and Scope of Enforcement Activities by Peace Officers Report, pursuant to
2017 Iowa Acts, HF 463, section 3. Report received on December 1, 2017.
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Rail/Highway Grade Crossing Warning Devices, Signals and Signs Report, pursuant
to Iowa Code section 307.26(5)(c). Report received on June 14, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on October 3, 2017.
Road Use Tax Fund Efficiency Measures, pursuant to 2014 Iowa Acts, Chapter 1123,
section 21. Report received on December 29, 2017.
TREASURER OF STATE
ABLE Savings Trust Financial Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12I.7. Report
received on December 5, 2017.
Iowa Educational Savings Plan Trust Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12D.8(1)(a). Report received on December 5, 2017.
Public Fund Iran-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12H.5(2). Report received on October 16, 2017.
Public Fund Israel-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12J.5(2). Report received on October 16, 2017.
Public Fund Sudan-Related Divestment Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section
12F.5(2). Report received on October 16, 2017.
Tobacco Settlement Authority Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 12E.15.
Report received on December 5, 2017.
UTILITIES BOARD
Annual Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 7E.3. Report received on January 2,
2018.
Customer Contribution Utility Fund Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.66.
Report received on January 3, 2018.
Small Wind Innovation Zone Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.48. Report
received on January 2, 2018.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
County Allocation Fund Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 35A.5. Report
received on September 18, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on June 9, 2017.
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IOWA VETERANS HOME
Judicial Review Report, pursuant to Iowa Code section 625.29. Report received on
July 5, 2017.
Reversion Report–Training and Technology Expenditures, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 8.62. Report received on July 5, 2017.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
The Secretary of the Senate issued the following certificates of
recognition:
Advocate news, Wilton—For celebrating 150 years of service. Senator Dvorsky.
Lt. Robert L. Brietzke, Council Bluffs—For 4 years of service to the City of Council
Bluffs and the State of Iowa. Senator Dawson.
Devita Harden—For her many contributions to the Ames community and for her
leadership of the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County. Senator
Quirmbach.
Marge Hoffert—For celebrating her 100th birthday. Senator Kraayenbrink.
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity—For celebrating its 25th anniversary. Senator
Dvorsky.
Gary Jedlicka, Tipton—For celebrating 37 years of service as Cedar County
Treasurer. Senator Dvorsky.
William Laubengayer, Coralville—For being named a member of the 2017 Iowa
Volunteer Hall of Fame. Senator Dvorsky.
Barb Malone, Pleasant Hill—For her 36 years of service to the State of Iowa.
Senator Whitver.
Sgt. David L. Rosenburg, Council Bluffs—For his dedicated years of service to the
State of Iowa. Senator Dawson.
Robert A. Steen, Mechanicsville—For receiving the Community Bankers of Iowa
Robert D. Dixon Founders Award. Senator Dvorsky.
University of Iowa International Writing Program—For celebrating its 50th
anniversary. Senator Dvorsky.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
Convened: Monday, January 8, 2018, 10:45 a.m.
Members Present: Dix, Chair; Whitver, Vice Chair; Petersen, Ranking Member;
Behn, Dvorsky, Feenstra, Jochum, Ragan, Schneider, Sinclair, and Smith.
Members Absent: None.
Committee Business: Reviewed and approved committee reports.
Adjourned: 10:50 a.m.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Senate File 2001, by Chapman, a bill for an act relating to youth
deer hunting license seasonal use restrictions.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Natural Resources and Environment.
Senate File 2002, by Chapman, a bill for an act relating to purple
marks or caps on top of trees or posts to indicate that unlawful entry
constitutes criminal trespass and making penalties applicable.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Judiciary.
Senate File 2003, by Zaun, a bill for an act allowing the display of
one registration plate on the rear of certain older, reconstructed, and
specially constructed motor vehicles.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Transportation.
Senate File 2004, by Zaun, a bill for an act providing for school
employee training relating to suicide awareness and prevention.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Education.
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Senate File 2005, by D. Johnson, a bill for an act authorizing the
waiver of the subject and performance-based assessment
requirements for teacher licensure.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Education.
Senate File 2006, by D. Johnson, a bill for an act authorizing
counties to adopt county legislation relating to the siting of
confinement feeding operations.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Local
Government.
Senate File 2007, by D. Johnson, a bill for an act relating to a tax
credit for pollution-control and recycling property connected to
property used for the care and feeding of livestock, and including
effective date and applicability provisions.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on Ways
and Means.
Senate File 2008, by D. Johnson, a bill for an act establishing a
moratorium relating to the construction, including expansion, of
structures that are part of certain confinement feeding operations
where swine are kept, requesting an interim study committee, and
including effective date provisions.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Agriculture.
Senate File 2009, by D. Johnson, a bill for an act establishing an
advisory committee to evaluate the use and value of the master
matrix when approving a permit to construct a confinement feeding
operation structure, and including effective date provisions.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Agriculture.
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Senate File 2010, by Kinney, a bill for an act relating to peace
officers, reserve peace officers, and federal officers going armed with,
carrying, or transporting a firearm on school grounds.
Read first time under Rule 28 and referred to committee on
Judiciary.
SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Senate File 38
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Bolkcom and Carlin
Senate File 153
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Carlin and McCoy
Senate File 191
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Carlin and Jochum
Senate File 192
(Reassigned)
STATE GOVERNMENT: Dawson, Chair; Bowman and Schultz
Senate File 382
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Carlin and Dotzler
SSB 1055
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Carlin and Hogg
SSB 1169
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Jochum and Schultz
SSB 1180
(Reassigned)
WAYS AND MEANS: Feenstra, Chair; Carlin and Jochum
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STANDING COMMITTEES
*Vice Chair
**Ranking Member
AGRICULTURE—13 Members
Zumbach, Chair Costello Kapucian Segebart
Brown* Edler Ragan Shipley
Kinney** Hart Rozenboom Taylor
Bowman
APPROPRIATIONS—21 Members
Schneider, Chair Danielson Johnson, C. Shipley
Kraayenbrink* Dotzler Lofgren Whitver
Bolkcom** Garrett Mathis Zumbach
Boulton Greene McCoy
Chelgren Guth Ragan
Costello Hart Rozenboom
COMMERCE—15 Members
Chapman, Chair Boulton Lykam Sinclair
Breitbach* Feenstra Mathis Zaun
Allen** Guth McCoy Zumbach
Bertrand Johnson, C. Petersen
EDUCATION—15 Members
Sinclair, Chair Bowman Greene Kraayenbrink
Edler* Chelgren Hart Lofgren
Quirmbach** Danielson Hogg Rozenboom
Behn Dvorsky Johnson, C.
ETHICS—6 Members
Behn, Chair Horn** Jochum Kinney
Guth* Costello
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT—5 Members
Breitbach, Chair McCoy** Hogg Lofgren
Sinclair*
HUMAN RESOURCES—13 Members
Segebart, Chair Chapman Greene Quirmbach
Costello* Chelgren Jochum Ragan
Mathis** Garrett Johnson, C. Shipley
Bolkcom
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JUDICIARY—13 Members
Zaun, Chair Boulton Kinney Schultz
Dawson* Edler Petersen Shipley
Taylor** Garrett Schneider Sinclair
Bisignano
LABOR AND BUSINESS RELATIONS—11 Members
Schultz, Chair Bisignano Chapman Guth
Zaun* Breitbach Costello Taylor
Boulton** Brown Dotzler
LOCAL GOVERNMENT—11 Members
Garrett, Chair Allen Guth Quirmbach
Lofgren* Chelgren Kraayenbrink Segebart
Hogg** Greene McCoy
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT—13 Members
Rozenboom, Chair Bertrand Hart Kinney
Shipley* Carlin Johnson, D. Kraayenbrink
Dvorsky** Greene Kapucian Lykam
Behn
RULES AND ADMINISTRATION—11 Members
Dix, Chair Behn Jochum Sinclair
Whitver* Dvorsky Ragan Smith
Petersen** Feenstra Schneider
STATE GOVERNMENT—15 Members
Smith, Chair Brown Dvorsky Schneider
Chapman* Carlin Feenstra Schultz
Bisignano** Danielson Horn Zaun
Bowman Dawson Jochum
TRANSPORTATION—13 Members
Kapucian, Chair Bisignano Danielson Lykam
Breitbach* Brown Horn Smith
Bowman** Carlin Kraayenbrink Zumbach
Bertrand
VETERANS AFFAIRS—11 Members
Costello, Chair Allen Dawson Ragan
Rozenboom* Bertrand Edler Segebart
Horn** Bowman Lofgren
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WAYS AND MEANS—15 Members
Feenstra, Chair Breitbach Dotzler Quirmbach
Behn* Brown Edler Schultz
Jochum** Carlin Hogg Smith
Bolkcom Dawson McCoy
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION
Guth, Chair Mathis** Zumbach
Chapman* Lykam
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Shipley, Chair Hart** Rozenboom
Brown* Kinney
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Lofgren, Chair Dotzler** Greene
Breitbach* Allen
EDUCATION
Kraayenbrink, Chair Danielson** Schultz
Carlin* Quirmbach
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Costello, Chair Ragan** Edler
Segebart* Bolkcom
JUSTICE SYSTEM
Chelgren, Chair Dvorsky** Hogg
Dawson* Garrett
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITALS
Johnson, C., Chair McCoy** Smith
Kapucian* Bowman
SENATORS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES
ALLEN, Chaz Commerce, Ranking Member
Local Government
Veterans Affairs
Economic Development Appropriations
Subcommittee
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BEHN, Jerry Education
Ethics, Chair
Natural Resources and Environment
Rules and Administration
Ways and Means, Vice Chair
BERTRAND, Rick Commerce
Natural Resources and Environment
Transportation
Veterans Affairs
BISIGNANO, Tony Judiciary
Labor and Business Relations
State Government, Ranking Member
Transportation
BOLKCOM, Joe Appropriations, Ranking Member
Human Resources
Ways and Means
Health and Human Services
Appropriations Subcommittee
BOULTON, Nate Appropriations
Commerce
Judiciary
Labor and Business Relations,
Ranking Member
BOWMAN, Tod R. Agriculture
Education
State Government
Transportation, Ranking Member
Veterans Affairs
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals
Appropriations Subcommittee
BREITBACH, Michael Commerce, Vice Chair
Government Oversight, Chair
Labor and Business Relations
Transportation, Vice Chair
Ways and Means
Economic Development Appropriations
Subcommittee, Vice Chair
BROWN, Waylon Agriculture, Vice Chair
Labor and Business Relations
State Government
Transportation
Ways and Means
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair
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CARLIN, Jim Natural Resources and Environment
State Government
Transportation
Ways and Means
Education Appropriations Subcommittee,
Vice Chair
CHAPMAN, Jake Commerce
Human Resources
Labor and Business Relations
State Government, Vice Chair
Administration and Regulation
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Vice Chair
CHELGREN, Mark Appropriations
Education
Human Resources
Local Government
Justice System Appropriations
Subcommittee, Chair
COSTELLO, Mark Agriculture
Appropriations
Ethics
Human Resources, Vice Chair
Labor and Business Relations
Veterans Affairs, Chair
Health and Human Services Appropriations
Subcommittee, Chair
DANIELSON, Jeff Appropriations
Education
State Government
Transportation
Education Appropriations Subcommittee,
Ranking Member
DAWSON, Dan Judiciary, Vice Chair
State Government
Veterans Affairs
Ways and Means
Justice System Appropriations
Subcommittee, Vice Chair
DIX, Bill Rules and Administration, Chair
DOTZLER, William A., Jr. Appropriations
Labor and Business Relations
Ways and Means
Economic Development Appropriations
Subcommittee, Ranking Member
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DVORSKY, Robert E. Education
Natural Resources and Environment,
Ranking Member
Rules and Administration
State Government
Justice System Appropriations
Subcommittee, Ranking Member
EDLER, Jeff Agriculture
Education, Vice Chair
Judiciary
Veterans Affairs
Ways and Means
Health and Human Services Appropriations
Subcommittee
FEENSTRA, Randy Commerce
Rules and Administration
State Government
Ways and Means, Chair
GARRETT, Julian B. Appropriations
Human Resources
Judiciary
Local Government, Chair
Justice System Appropriations,
Subcommittee
GREENE, Thomas A. Appropriations
Education
Human Resources
Local Government
Natural Resources and Environment
Economic Development Appropriations
Subcommittee
GUTH, Dennis Appropriations
Commerce
Ethics, Vice Chair
Labor and Business Relations
Local Government
Administration and Regulation
Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair
HART, Rita Agriculture
Appropriations
Education
Natural Resources and Environment
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Ranking Member
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HOGG, Robert Education
Government Oversight
Local Government, Ranking Member
Ways and Means
Justice System Appropriations
Subcommittee
HORN, Wally E. Ethics, Ranking Member
State Government
Transportation
Veterans Affairs, Ranking Member
JOCHUM, Pam Ethics
Human Resources
Rules and Administration
State Government
Ways and Means, Ranking Member
JOHNSON, Craig Appropriations
Commerce
Education
Human Resources
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Chair
JOHNSON, David Natural Resources and Environment
KAPUCIAN, Tim L. Agriculture
Natural Resources and Environment
Transportation, Chair
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Vice Chair
KINNEY, Kevin Agriculture, Ranking Member
Ethics
Judiciary
Natural Resources and Environment
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee
KRAAYENBRINK, Tim Appropriations, Vice Chair
Education
Local Government
Natural Resources and Environment
Transportation
Education Appropriations
Subcommittee, Chair
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LOFGREN, Mark S. Appropriations
Education
Government Oversight
Local Government, Vice Chair
Veterans Affairs
Economic Development Appropriations
Subcommittee, Chair
LYKAM, Jim Commerce
Natural Resources and Environment
Transportation
Administration and Regulation
Appropriations Subcommittee
MATHIS, Liz Appropriations
Commerce
Human Resources, Ranking Member
Administration and Regulation
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Ranking Member
McCOY, Matt Appropriations
Commerce
Government Oversight, Ranking Member
Local Government
Ways and Means
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals
Appropriations Subcommittee,
Ranking Member
PETERSEN, Janet Commerce
Judiciary
Rules and Administration, Ranking Member
QUIRMBACH, Herman C. Education, Ranking Member
Human Resources
Local Government
Ways and Means
Education Appropriations Subcommittee
RAGAN, Amanda Agriculture
Appropriations
Human Resources
Rules and Administration
Veterans Affairs
Health and Human Services Appropriations
Subcommittee, Ranking Member
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ROZENBOOM, Ken Agriculture
Appropriations
Education
Natural Resources and Environment,
Chair
Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee
SCHNEIDER, Charles Appropriations, Chair
Judiciary
Rules and Administration
State Government
SCHULTZ, Jason Judiciary
Labor and Business Relations, Chair
State Government
Ways and Means
Education Appropriations Subcommittee
SEGEBART, Mark Agriculture
Human Resources, Chair
Local Government
Veterans Affairs
Health and Human Services Appropriations
Subcommittee, Vice Chair
SHIPLEY, Tom Agriculture
Appropriations
Human Resources
Judiciary
Natural Resources and Environment,
Vice Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair
SINCLAIR, Amy Commerce
Education, Chair
Government Oversight, Vice Chair
Judiciary
Rules and Administration
SMITH, Roby Rules and Administration
State Government, Chair
Transportation
Ways and Means
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals
Appropriations Subcommittee
TAYLOR, Rich Agriculture
Judiciary, Ranking Member
Labor and Business Relations
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WHITVER, Jack Appropriations
Rules and Administration, Vice Chair
ZAUN, Brad Commerce
Judiciary, Chair
Labor and Business Relations, Vice Chair
State Government
ZUMBACH, Dan Agriculture, Chair
Appropriations
Commerce
Transportation
Administration and Regulation
Appropriations Subcommittee
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